Recognitions

The team at Design Connection, Inc. has worked with clients throughout the Greater Kansas City area to design stunning, yet livable spaces. We offer comprehensive interior design expertise and end-to-end services – from space planning through design and to the final placement furniture and accessories. Arlene Ladegaard has been involved in the KC interior design circuit for several years and is often called upon for her input on current trends in design. We are thrilled that a number of our interior design and remodeling projects have been featured in several Kansas City area magazines and newspapers over the years.

Design Connection, Inc. work has been featured extensively in local media.

  • 2012 December Leawood Lifestyle Link to Article
  • 2012 November Overland Park magazine
  • 2012 Johnson County Lifestyle Magazine July “The Changing Trends of Interior Design and Real Estate Demands” Link to Article
  • 2012 Johnson County Lifestyle Magazine June “Changing Lifestyle and Tastes Prompts Redesign for Local Couple” Link to Article
  • 2012 Leawood Lifestyle March “Changing Lifestyle and Tastes” Link to Article
  • 2012 Nari Guide February Link to Website
  • 2011 KCH&G August "Renovation Sensation" PG 34-34 Link to Article
  • 2011 KCH&G August "Fab Finds from High Point Market" Arlene's picks Link to Article
  • 2011 KCH&G March ASID 2010 Heartland Design Awards Link to Full Article
  • 2011 Leawood Lifestyle Magazine February Home Matters Link
  • 2010, Kansas City Homes & Gardens; Jan. 12th | Go to article
  • 2010, 435 South Magazine; "Hope by Design" ASID Spring Spruce Up | Go to Link | Download PDF
  • 2010, We are being blogged about; Aug. 10th | Go to online article
  • 2010, Leawood Lifestyle Magazine; Oct. 5th | Download PDF
  • 2010, Johnson County Lifestyle Magazine; Nov.
  • 2010, Dec. Kansas City Homes & Gardens Feature ASID Awards
  • 2009, Kansas City Homes & Gardens; July/August. "Best Seat in the House" | Go to Link
  • 2008, Kansas City Homes & Gardens; May/June. ASID, "Where Design Comes to Life"
  • "Biggest Design Trend: Individuality" Johnson County Homes & Garden | Download PDF
  • 2007, Kansas City Homes & Gardens; Jan/Feb. ASID, "Where Design Comes to Life"
  • 2007, Kansas City Homes & Gardens; July/Aug, featured in "The Merit Award for Interior Design Excellence".
  • 2006, Kansas City Homes & Gardens; Nov/Dec, featured in article for ASID Awards
  • 2007, 435 South Magazine; January, featured in "Designer's Corner"
  • 2006, 435 South Magazine; December, featured article on "Accent Walls"
  • 2005, Kansas City Star, June, featured in Designer Interview
  • 2005, Kansas City Home Design, July - August 2005 & April 2004
  • 2004, Fox 4 TV Morning News featuring Arlene's home in a live TV remote interview